The University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research was awarded a $110,341.39 firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research support services. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating that UF was able to compete for and win the contract based on its extensive research capabilities across numerous disciplines, including science, engineering, health, and agriculture. Through this contract, UF will provide a wide range of research and support services to the VA, leveraging its expertise in areas such as advanced materials, defense technologies, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. The contract has a period of performance through June 27, 2027, demonstrating the VA's long-term need for the research support services provided by UF. Additionally, UF has a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for pre-clinical models of infectious diseases, further showcasing the university's extensive federal research portfolio.
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